The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 (PDF file) sets out new regional population and employment targets to the year 2041. Under the updated targets, Halton’s population would grow to 1,000,000 people and 470,000 jobs. That is 220,000 additional residents and 80,000 additional jobs between 2031 and 2041.

What are we reviewing?

We are reviewing urban system policies to accommodate more people and jobs in the region to support the development of complete communities. When planning for growth, we will use an integrated approach to planning and infrastructure investment.

The review will result in new policies to guide population and job growth as well as transportation, water and waste water services to:

meet updated population and employment density targets from 2031 to 2041